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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program
Funding for ALS-related trainee research
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 165,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports ALS-related trainee research through doctoral, postdoctoral, and clinical schemes. It provides funding for ALS research training and projects, with awards of up to $25,000 per year for doctoral awards and $55,000 per year for postdoctoral fellowships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 165,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- ALS-related doctoral research training
- ALS-related postdoctoral research training
- Clinical research training related to ALS
Documents Needed
- Cover page
- Letter from the applicant
- Letter from the proposed supervisor
- Scientific summary or abstract
- Research plan or fellowship proposal
- Curriculum vitae of the applicant and proposed supervisor
- Additional letter of support, if provided
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Doctoral trainees
- Postdoctoral trainees
- Clinical trainees
- Researchers training in Canadian labs or institutions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose research and training are not ALS-related
- Applicants unable to start funding by December 31, 2026
Eligible expenses
- Stipend or salary support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Employee benefits paid by the host institution
- Unspent funds after early termination of the award
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Merit and potential of the applicant
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed research
- Strength of the supervisory and training environment
- Relevance of the work to advancing ALS research
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the required application package.
- Arrange the cover page, research proposal, CVs, letters of support, and other requested materials.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the complete application as a single PDF file to research@als.ca.
- Submit it by the stated deadline and request delivery and read receipts.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Wait for the acknowledgment email confirming receipt of the application.
- Follow up with the ALS Canada Research Team if no confirmation is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts selected by Brain Canada and ALS Canada.
- Reviewers assess applicant merit, research quality and feasibility, supervisory support, and relevance to ALS research.
- Some applications are live scored and ranked by the full panel.
- Funding decisions are recommended after discussion with ALS Canada and Brain Canada leadership and approved by the Board of Directors.
- Applicants receive anonymized reviewer comments and a summary of major discussion points.
Additional information
- The program is offered in three schemes: Doctoral, Postdoctoral, and Clinical.
- Applicants may be asked to provide proof of acceptance for presentations.
- Annual progress and financial reports are required after funding begins.
- All publications and presentations must acknowledge ALS Canada, the Government of Canada (Health Canada), and Brain Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program Program
What is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?
This program supports ALS-related trainee research through doctoral, postdoctoral, and clinical schemes. It provides funding for ALS research training and projects, with awards of up to $25,000 per year for doctoral awards and $55,000 per year for postdoctoral fellowships.
How much funding can be received?
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program Funds up to $165,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program?
To be eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program, you must:
ALS-related research
Doctoral or postdoctoral trainee
Canadian institution or lab
What expenses are eligible under ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?
ALS-related doctoral research training
ALS-related postdoctoral research training
Clinical research training related to ALS
Who can I contact for more information about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?
You can contact Brain Canada Foundation by email at research@als.ca.
Where is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program available?
The ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program is a Researchers And Facilities